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Creating erase media job in Backup Exec

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catluvr

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I created a job to erase the media prior to backing up on the weekends, but it only erases one tape. What am I doing wrong. I'm running ver. 10.x

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Catluvr
 
Why would you need it to erase the tapes? This is more wear/tear on the tape. If you media set is set correctly there is no need to erase
 
I agree you should use the overwrite settings if at all possible. There are times though that an erase may be needed.

To do that set it up under devices, expand the server and library. You have to set it up per slot. If you don't do that I think it will always erase slot one. And I would always use quick erase unless you need to remove some sensitive information. A quick erase just makes the data innaccesable. Hope this helps. Good luck!
 
Thanks Empmark. That answered my question.

Have a GREAT day!

catluvr
 
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